As Part of a Smoking Cessation Program, Paul Receives an Injection

question 95

Multiple Choice

As part of a smoking cessation program, Paul receives an injection of a nausea-inducing drug and then is asked to smoke a cigarette. Even though he knows he is receiving the drug, it is hoped that Paul will associate the nausea symptoms with smoking and will thus smoke less. This example best demonstrates the procedures typically used in

• A)aversion therapy
• B)electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
• C)negative exposure therapy
• D)avoidance therapy

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Definitions:

Alcoholics Anonymous

A self-help group and fellowship whose members aim to achieve and maintain sobriety through shared experiences, strength, and hope.

Behavior Modification Therapy

A therapeutic approach that seeks to change undesirable behaviors through the use of reinforcement strategies.

Cognitive Psychotherapy

A type of therapy focusing on modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts through systematic procedures.

Guilty but Mentally Ill

A legal verdict indicating that the defendant is responsible for their actions but was mentally ill at the time of the crime.